more quilting fun in the nevada desert We're causing a ruckus at the Quilt Show in Reno, Nevada! This was the husband's first time at a National Quilt Show. In it's new location at the Reno Sparks Convention Center, quilters came together from all over the US for inspiration, learning and plain ole quilting fun! What I didn't expect to see what a HUGE travel trailer INSIDE the building with tons of fabulous quilting supplies! The owner of said travel trailer is my new hero. In my ... Read More about Quilt Show Reno Recap 2022
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Complete List of over 62 Quilt Shops in Oklahoma
The Sooner state Welcome to Oklahoma! I don't know about you but every time someone mentions the state "Oklahoma" my brain automatically starts singing 'Oklahoma!' in Gordon MacRae's baritone key. While the musical paints a quaint Americana picture of the state, Oklahoma is still a must stop for quilters and crafters alike. From it's territory days before statehood to the current day hodgepodge of cultural influences. Oklahoma holds a vast amount of history, inspiration and ... Read More about Complete List of over 62 Quilt Shops in Oklahoma
The Best List of 2026 Quilt Shows Around the World
THE CURRENT STATUS OF 2026 QUILT SHOWS AND FESTIVALS As we make our way through 2025, Quilt Shows are already being planned for 2026! As you plan your trips for the year, I’ve put together the status of all the known 2026 Quilt Shows scheduled to date and compiled a list of their current status. Click buttons below to jump to the show lists by State, Date or Shows around the world. HOW MANY ITEMS CAN YOU CHECK OFF OF THE BIG QUILTER'S BUCKET LIST CHALLENGE? Below you will ... Read More about The Best List of 2026 Quilt Shows Around the World
Complete List of 21 Quilt Shops in Nevada
The Silver State Welcome to Nevada! When someone says "Nevada" most people automatically think of Las Vegas. But, after living in Sparks, a suburb of Reno, for 10 years and traveling most of the state, there is SO much more to Nevada than just the grand adventure that is Las Vegas. Known for the vast amounts of silver that have been pulled from it's mountains, Nevada is a unique beauty in the high desert. High on everyone's bucket list should be Lake Tahoe. In the northern part of ... Read More about Complete List of 21 Quilt Shops in Nevada
Top 5 Best Quilting Projects to Sew on the Road
Quilting from anywhere! I love a great road trip. No matter if I’m traveling cross country or cross town to the next Quilt Shop, any excuse to get out for a new adventure and I’m in. But, for those longer journeys, here’s a list of the 5 best quilting projects to sew on the road. Awhile back I traveled by air to Nevada for my mom’s birthday. It’s a trek I make every year. That year we drove down to Las Vegas for an added adventure. However, driving from Reno to Las Vegas is an 8 hour ... Read More about Top 5 Best Quilting Projects to Sew on the Road
The Mad Hatter: A Quilt Shop Spotlight
Not just a Quilt Shop... but Sew much more! About 150 miles east of Reno, Nevada along Interstate 80 lies a gem of a town with a rich history and more importantly, a quilt shop! I present to you the Mad Hatter Quilt Shoppe. This amazing little quilt shop in the middle of this historical town did not actually start out as a full-service quilt shop. In fact, it began as a screen-printing shop. The owner, Patty’s mother-in-law actually named the shop the Mad Hatter because they would do ... Read More about The Mad Hatter: A Quilt Shop Spotlight
How to Turn A Quilt Show into A Grand Adventure!
My Visit to the Quilt Show Reno while discovering history and talent in the Remote CA Desert When your mother’s birthday lands on the same weekend as a huge Quilt Show in Reno, Nevada… your destiny is written. So, last week I hopped on a plane and headed for the desert! Quilt Show Reno The Quilt Show Reno did not disappoint. In fact, (bad Ribbit) I got so wrapped up in everything happening that I forgot to take pictures! In retrospect, that’s probably a good thing. That means we ... Read More about How to Turn A Quilt Show into A Grand Adventure!
How to Vend at a Quilt Show
Lessons I learned working the Quilt Show Reno I’ve been vending at various small size events for a few years now. I’ve also vended at a few guild size shows and one quilt shop show. However, the Quilt Show Reno taught me more than I ever could have imagined. The Quilt Show Reno is a smaller National Quilt Show held in Reno, Nevada every June. Because it usually falls around my mother’s birthday and Father’s Day (and my parents live nearby) I try to fly out every year for the show. ... Read More about How to Vend at a Quilt Show
Sierra Sewing, Quilting & Vacuums
A Reno, Nevada Quilt Shop Spotlight Every year I make at least one trip out to see my family in Reno, Nevada. While I’m there, I also try to stop in to at least one of the several quilt shops in the area. This last trip I decided to hop in to see the folks at Sierra Sewing, Quilting and Vacuums in their south Reno location. As this was my first trip into the store, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The shop is located in a small strip mall on South Virginia street. It’s so well placed, ... Read More about Sierra Sewing, Quilting & Vacuums
What To Do on a Road Trip from Reno to Las Vegas
Finding Adventure and Quilting Inspiration in the Nevada Desert Trekking through the open desert may seem boring to some. But we quilters know just how to turn the seemingly mundane into a grand inspirational adventure! As the world begins to slowly reopen, I made my annual trek to Nevada to visit my parents for mom’s birthday and Father’s Day. Normally, we would be attending the Reno Quilt Show and the Reno Rodeo. Mom’s favorite is the Bull Riding event. I personally love the Mutton ... Read More about What To Do on a Road Trip from Reno to Las Vegas